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Basalt, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Bingham County County
Basalt, ID
At a Glance
How Basalt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Basalt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Basalt a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Basalt residents earn a median household income of $75,375 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,434. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Basalt is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,576. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Basalt reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,185/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Basalt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Basalt has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.